Requesting a marriage certificate

This procedure enables you to obtain a marriage certificate, recorded by the district, from the City of Geneva registry office.

Opening hours: 8h30 to 11h45 and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

To carry out this procedure, you must be carrying one of the three payment cards shown opposite.

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You must also have an identity document (Swiss or foreign), scanned in jpg, jpeg, gif, pdf or png format with a maximum file size of 5 Mb.

What are the rates and conditions?

The fee is CHF 30, to which postage is added.

Which documents are required?

You will need the following documents:

  • a digital copy of your official identity document (in jpg, jpeg, gif, pdf or png format with a maximum file size of 5 Mb);
  • the address to which documents can be sent;
  • if the request is not for you, a copy of the identity document of a beneficiary and a power of attorney is required;
  • a power of attorney is not required if a parent submits the request on behalf of a child who is a minor.

How will your application be processed?

The certificate will, in principle, be available within three working days.

What to do?

The procedure can be carried out by submitting a request online or at the counter of the civil registry office of the place of marriage, upon presentation of an identity document.

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Online

Duration: approx. 5 min. Means of payment: PostFinance card and credit cards. Don’t forget to keep the required information handy (see paragraph above: “Which documents are required?”)

Contact

Service de l'état civil

37 Rue de la Mairie

1207

Genève

Suisse

Tél. +41224186650

Fax. +41224186651

Email

Service de l'état civil

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Article modifié le 03.01.2024 à 08:25